Greenway, Reisner, Ballard, and Olsen

[CGHawk]

For once I agree with you.

Just imagine all the people that you see every day..if you were a celebrity you could be nice to 100 fans but there'll always be someone who walked by you and if they don't think you kissed their butt enough they spread stories that you're a jerk.

I didn't ask him to bend over and take it... I don't know how you treat male athletes when you meet them... but anyway. I was hoping for a wave or maybe something better than a blank stare... and based on what I've heard in the past about Greenway I figured it was strange and was curious about it. But it's not like there was a whole 3/4 of post before that statement. Greenway's attitude was clearly the focal point of the post.

And I never called him a jerk. I even stated I like Greenway. Learn to read before people think you're from Nebraska.

[Xerxes]

I understand both sides of this issue. Greenway is at work and probably doesn't want to be bothered, as do most NFL players. Can't really blame him. Fans should understand and respect that.

However from the fan's perspective, they buy tickets and watch the games of TV. Ticket sales and TV revenue are what makes these NFL players millions each year.

The NFL is where is it right now because of the fans. They pay an awful lot of money to watch games, in person or on TV. NFL players should respect that.

A piece of advice for the OP, if you're a grown man, next time just stand there and cheer. My guess is that if you act like a grown up instead of yelling "Greenway, Hawkeye Nation representing" you have a much better chance at a positive reaction.

[OUTofTOWNHAWK]

Holy crap. You mean to tell me a grown man who was at work (and whose job involves getting his butt kicked day in and day out by 300+ lb dudes) didn't bend over backwards for some stranger even after the stranger told him he was a fan of the school where the guy played over 5 years ago? My god. What is this world coming to?

Please tell me you're not a grown man. Please tell me you're like 12 or 13 years old. I thought the Nation had definitively proclaimed that grown men seeking autographs from other grown men are nearly PedoBear level creepy. Lie, if you have to, just restore my faith in humanity.

1. You are a *******. Not just from this comment.

2.Players that get paid bank to play ball can wave at a Hawk fan. Its part of the job and not a very hard part.

[CGHawk]

I understand both sides of this issue. Greenway is at work and probably doesn't want to be bothered, as do most NFL players. Can't really blame him. Fans should understand and respect that.

However from the fan's perspective, they buy tickets and watch the games of TV. Ticket sales and TV revenue are what makes these NFL players millions each year.

The NFL is where is it right now because of the fans. They pay an awful lot of money to watch games, in person or on TV. NFL players should respect that.

A piece of advice for the OP, if you're a grown man, next time just stand there and cheer. My guess is that if you act like a grown up instead of yelling "Greenway, Hawkeye Nation representing" you have a much better chance at a positive reaction.

I understand what you are saying, but when the man is walking to his bike, I didn't really feel that cheering was appropriate. I'm not mad that he ignored me. I don't know Greenway and I never will. I was just curious as to if this is normal for him, because I was under the impression he was quite fan friendly, and maybe he is. That is why I was asking.

P.S. Maybe my post came across the wrong way to a few of you, but I only intended to ask a question out of curiosity and yeah I'll admit I was disappointed and maybe losing respect for him was the wrong choice of words, but I still like Greenway, just was hoping for a different outcome after 8 hours in the heat. Who wouldn't? There is just no need to jump all over another fan's back for something like that in my opinion.

[okeefe4prez]

Okeef are you tired of failing yet? Just because I don't post a lot on here... doesn't mean I don't read your pathetic attempts to troll.

Please, have your parents put you to bed and get back into a good sleep routine for when school starts. You are going to be a freshmen in high school this year.

CEE WAHT EYE DIHD THAR?! eL OH EL
Come back when you have something good to say.

On a serious note... I understand that it might get tiring having 2 practices a day and getting paid millions of dollars, but interaction with the fans is part of the job and if interacting with your fans and giving them a wave is too difficult for you to do for millions of dollars... then you probably should just join Okeef in attending an alternative learning center for kids who have trouble reading and comprehending simple text.

AM EYE DO ING THE TROLLOLLING THIN G RITE?!
Okeef, don't play games you can't win bro.

An NFL player's contract with the team is to show up at mini camps, training sessions, team meetings, practices, pressers, other team activities, 4 or 5 preseason games, 16 regular season games and postseason games. It does not involve kissing fans' butts after a grueling practice session, at the mall, at the movies, at Wendy's, etc. If it did, teams would claim breach left and right and get out of their payment obligations for every player who sucks.

I sat at a table right next to Z at Ditka's after a typical Cub loss not long ago. I didn't even notice until a line of proles formed around him. The number of absolutely pathetic creepy proles who wouldn't leave the guy alone for 10 minutes to eat his supper was astonishing. The guy ain't your boy, he doesn't give a crap that you were at the game in 2008 where he struck out Pujols 3 times or the game he pitched at that day, he doesn't want to sign an autograph while his steak is getting cold, he doesn't care that you're from his neighborhood in wherever the hell he's from. My guess is Mr. Greenway is the same. He ain't your boy. He doesn't care that you are a Hawk fan. He doesn't know your name and he doesn't care about you or your Iowa hat one bit. He just wants to get the hell away from you. You're a creepy old guy who thinks you have something in common with a guy who made it big. You don't. You wanted to talk to him, he didn't want to talk to you. If you want his autograph, line up at Vikings day at the mall with the 10,000 other creepy proles and then you will get to tell him that you are a Hawk fan.

[okeefe4prez]

1. You are a *******. Not just from this comment.

2.Players that get paid bank to play ball can wave at a Hawk fan. Its part of the job and not a very hard part.

1. I know you are but what am I?

2. No, it's not part of the job. These guys can't take a leak without getting accosted. Sometimes folks just want to be left alone.

[ShadasRevenge]

Reisner had a similar catch to the one described in the OP in the 2008 game against Wisconsin. Went for a touchdown to boot.

[olddude]

An NFL player's contract with the team is to show up at mini camps, training sessions, team meetings, practices, pressers, other team activities, 4 or 5 preseason games, 16 regular season games and postseason games. It does not involve kissing fans' butts after a grueling practice session, at the mall, at the movies, at Wendy's, etc. If it did, teams would claim breach left and right and get out of their payment obligations for every player who sucks.

I sat at a table right next to Z at Ditka's after a typical Cub loss not long ago. I didn't even notice until a line of proles formed around him. The number of absolutely pathetic creepy proles who wouldn't leave the guy alone for 10 minutes to eat his supper was astonishing. The guy ain't your boy, he doesn't give a crap that you were at the game in 2008 where he struck out Pujols 3 times or the game he pitched at that day, he doesn't want to sign an autograph while his steak is getting cold, he doesn't care that you're from his neighborhood in wherever the hell he's from. My guess is Mr. Greenway is the same. He ain't your boy. He doesn't care that you are a Hawk fan. He doesn't know your name and he doesn't care about you or your Iowa hat one bit. He just wants to get the hell away from you. You're a creepy old guy who thinks you have something in common with a guy who made it big. You don't. You wanted to talk to him, he didn't want to talk to you. If you want his autograph, line up at Vikings day at the mall with the 10,000 other creepy proles and then you will get to tell him that you are a Hawk fan.

Ya know I almost have to agree with you. I have ran into some people in my day and never not once did I ask anything from them. I understand his point, but in the end they are ball players, actors, or what have you. The stress of life is bad enough, not to mention if people were concerned when you took a crap.

[DTF]

ok4p is obviously doing his thing this thread, anyhow...

I don't know much about Greenway, but that sounds pretty lame. I know he's a grown man and all that, but a simple nod or quick wave isn't too much effort. Try him before practice maybe, that would be a good comparison. Maybe tone down the stalkerish aspect though haha.

[DTF]

An NFL player's contract with the team is to show up at mini camps, training sessions, team meetings, practices, pressers, other team activities, 4 or 5 preseason games, 16 regular season games and postseason games. It does not involve kissing fans' butts after a grueling practice session, at the mall, at the movies, at Wendy's, etc. If it did, teams would claim breach left and right and get out of their payment obligations for every player who sucks.

I sat at a table right next to Z at Ditka's after a typical Cub loss not long ago. I didn't even notice until a line of proles formed around him. The number of absolutely pathetic creepy proles who wouldn't leave the guy alone for 10 minutes to eat his supper was astonishing. The guy ain't your boy, he doesn't give a crap that you were at the game in 2008 where he struck out Pujols 3 times or the game he pitched at that day, he doesn't want to sign an autograph while his steak is getting cold, he doesn't care that you're from his neighborhood in wherever the hell he's from. My guess is Mr. Greenway is the same. He ain't your boy. He doesn't care that you are a Hawk fan. He doesn't know your name and he doesn't care about you or your Iowa hat one bit. He just wants to get the hell away from you. You're a creepy old guy who thinks you have something in common with a guy who made it big. You don't. You wanted to talk to him, he didn't want to talk to you. If you want his autograph, line up at Vikings day at the mall with the 10,000 other creepy proles and then you will get to tell him that you are a Hawk fan.

That's a good point, but the purpose of open/free practices is FOR THE FANS. A player's personal time eating dinner, shopping, driving, or whatever is different. It's not out of line for a fan to try to get a player's attention at a fan oriented event. He didn't ask to be bro's with the guy or to hang out.

Again, replying to this seems quite pointless...

[CGHawk]

An NFL player's contract with the team is to show up at mini camps, training sessions, team meetings, practices, pressers, other team activities, 4 or 5 preseason games, 16 regular season games and postseason games. It does not involve kissing fans' butts after a grueling practice session, at the mall, at the movies, at Wendy's, etc. If it did, teams would claim breach left and right and get out of their payment obligations for every player who sucks.

I sat at a table right next to Z at Ditka's after a typical Cub loss not long ago. I didn't even notice until a line of proles formed around him. The number of absolutely pathetic creepy proles who wouldn't leave the guy alone for 10 minutes to eat his supper was astonishing. The guy ain't your boy, he doesn't give a crap that you were at the game in 2008 where he struck out Pujols 3 times or the game he pitched at that day, he doesn't want to sign an autograph while his steak is getting cold, he doesn't care that you're from his neighborhood in wherever the hell he's from. My guess is Mr. Greenway is the same. He ain't your boy. He doesn't care that you are a Hawk fan. He doesn't know your name and he doesn't care about you or your Iowa hat one bit. He just wants to get the hell away from you. You're a creepy old guy who thinks you have something in common with a guy who made it big. You don't. You wanted to talk to him, he didn't want to talk to you. If you want his autograph, line up at Vikings day at the mall with the 10,000 other creepy proles and then you will get to tell him that you are a Hawk fan.

Seriously, your reading comprehension is worse than most 10 year olds. I'm beginning to wonder if you even read the posts when you log on. Do you seriously just get on and say the same s*** over and over again?

"DEY AR PROLES!" (repeatx10)

Troll fail #2 for OK4P in this thread.

Once again, and this time i'll try to simplify it for you...

I did not ask Greenway for anything.

I hoped for autograph but did not ask for said autograph.

I hoped for wave, and waved, but did not ask for a wave in return.

Simple enough for OK4P most likely

[dyerhawk]

Reisner had a similar catch to the one described in the OP in the 2008 game against Wisconsin. Went for a touchdown to boot.

also brandon myers threw one hell of a block on that play, laying that guy out so Reisner could walk into the endzone. Great Play

[okeefe4prez]

Seriously, your reading comprehension is worse than most 10 year olds. I'm beginning to wonder if you even read the posts when you log on. Do you seriously just get on and say the same s*** over and over again?

"DEY AR PROLES!" (repeatx10)

Troll fail #2 for OK4P in this thread.

Once again, and this time i'll try to simplify it for you...

I did not ask Greenway for anything.

I hoped for autograph but did not ask for said autograph.

I hoped for wave, and waved, but did not ask for a wave in return.

Simple enough for OK4P most likely

"So I went to the Vikings Training camp today, rocking my Iowa Hawkeye attire, because honestly, I was only there to see and maybe get an autograph or two from the former Hawkeyes, mainly Greenway."

"I really hoped he would walk over and give me an autograph or say hi"

Your feelings are hurt because you put on your purty Iowa gear hoping to be the apple of a grown man's eye and get an autograph. It is really as simple as that no matter how much you try to rephrase it. And after getting all dolled up with the specific intent of catching the attention of that grown man, and failing miserably, you (a) call out the guy after he has likely exhausted more energy in an hour than you'll exert in a month and (b) call into question the sexuality of a well respected poster, gohawkz, in an utterly disgusting manner. And then you call me a troll. You're the troll, pal. You have to be.

"On 4 separate occasions throughout the day Greenway looked at me and my friends(whom I borrowed some Iowa Jersey's to) and then walked away without a wave/smile/anything."

There is no way you aren't a troll. "whom I borrowed some Iowa Jersey's to" - is that even English, man? This has to be some Duffman alter ego.

[CGHawk]

I think Reisner has great potential. I feel like the coaching staff at Iowa does a great job of preparing their TE's for the pros. I wouldn't exactly say Clark and Moeaki are superb blockers... but they are almost like a Kevin Durant of football per say.. They are too fast for most LBs to cover them effectively play after play and they are too big for CBs to cover. I believe I read that an NFL coach said that about Clark? or maybe I read it somewhere on here... but either way it is a great point. They are very difficult to defend when used correctly. Hopefully all three of them can stay healthy and have great, long careers in the pros.

[CGHawk]

Your feelings are hurt because you put on your purty Iowa gear hoping to be the apple of a grown man's eye and get an autograph. It is really as simple as that no matter how much you try to rephrase it. And after getting all dolled up with the specific intent of catching the attention of that grown man, and failing miserably, you (a) call out the guy after he has likely exhausted more energy in an hour than you'll exert in a month and (b) call into question the sexuality of a well respected poster, gohawkz, in an utterly disgusting manner. And then you call me a troll. You're the troll, pal. You have to be.



There is no way you aren't a troll. "whom I borrowed some Iowa Jersey's to" - is that even English, man? This has to be some Duffman alter ego.

And look who got OK4P to get all defensive.

And that, OK4P, is how you troll.

Now be good or be good at it.